U23 World League

Auktsjaur Arena
Spectators: 8574 (Terracing: 6432, Seating: 1971, VIP seats: 171) 3 minutes into the match, Auktsjaur IF's goal looked a bit too open when Parker Nuñez came free, but Julian Borcz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Donald Mac Donald kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Anier Rocendo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Momentum FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Anier Rocendo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julian Borcz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Helge Molander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Momentum FC's Fabian Benvido got control of the ball when Helge Molander tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience was convinced that Parker Nuñez's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julian Borcz was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Fabian Benvido made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Helge Molander sent off a good shot on target. Helge Molander fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabian Benvido having to interfere. Fabian Benvido was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Helge Molander showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 24 minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, Momentum FC's goal looked a bit too open when Shi Zhen Liang came free, but Fabian Benvido reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Momentum FC's Fabian Benvido got control of the ball when Helge Molander tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ignacio Baumer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Parker Nuñez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julian Borcz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Helge Molander got free with Fabian Benvido in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Shi Zhen Liang recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Parker Nuñez fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Momentum FC's protests and gave Parker Nuñez a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Auktsjaur IF booed when Momentum FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Parker Nuñez didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute of the match, Shi Zhen Liang tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Fabian Benvido saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Arni Urb took the ball and in the 47 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Julian Borcz. Julian Borcz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. The Auktsjaur IF players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Momentum FC were winning 1-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Shi Zhen Liang stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jude Van Landschoot hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Parker Nuñez got free with Julian Borcz in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Shi Zhen Liang had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 67 played minutes Auktsjaur IF got a freekick which was hit by Donald Mac Donald. After a defensive mix-up in Auktsjaur IF's zone, Anier Rocendo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julian Borcz came out of the goal and Anier Rocendo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabian Benvido stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Helge Molander's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Parker Nuñez got free with Julian Borcz in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Helge Molander in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fabian Benvido saved Momentum FC from getting behind. When Helge Molander came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the Auktsjaur IF fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Helge Molander couldn't finish the play. Momentum FC's Dalmacio Lugo was substituted for Marcelo Pello. Momentum FC made a substitution. Nico Fanta replaced Ignacio Baumer. Arni Urb kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After 87 played minutes Momentum FC got a freekick which was hit by Anier Rocendo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shi Zhen Liang in the 87th minute of play forced Momentum FC's goalkeeper Fabian Benvido to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 91st minute of the match Auktsjaur IF got a corner. Momentum FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Shi Zhen Liang ran over to the corner to take the kick. After 91 played minutes Auktsjaur IF got a freekick which was hit by Filiph Ekström. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rando Raudsoo got free with Julian Borcz in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The Auktsjaur IF supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Momentum FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Momentum FC.